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A condensation or an abstract of a larger document or series of documents.
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A short, succinct statement.
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Law A document containing all the facts and points of law pertinent to a specific case, filed by an attorney before arguing the case in court.
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Law A formal outline listing main contentions along with supporting evidence and documentation.
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adjective
Curt; abrupt.
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Short in time, duration, length, or extent.
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Succinct; concise: a brief account of the incident.
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Short in duration, extent, or length.
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idiom
In brief In short.
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verb-transitive
To give instructions or preparatory information to: briefed the astronauts before the mission.
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To summarize.
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verb
To make an abstract or abridgment of.
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To give final precise instructions to.
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To coach thoroughly in advance.
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To give essential information to.
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To discuss (as a military operation) in a .
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